Current Date And Time In Palmas, Puerto Rico
Thursday, 13 August 2026
14:35:23 AST
State: Arroyo
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (AST)
Population: 2,829
District: Palmas Barrio
Explore the interactive satellite map of Palmas, a city in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Palmas — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Palmas.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Puerto Rico operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 17.9872° N | 66.0254° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 17.9872 | -66.0254 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 17° 59' 14" N | 66° 1' 32" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 17° 59.2314' N | 66° 1.5264' W |
| City | Palmas |
| State | Arroyo |
| Country | Puerto Rico |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Palmas Barrio |
| Time Zone | -04:00 |
| Population | 2,829 |
| Area (km²) | 3.40 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 1.31 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 832.06 /km² |
| Elevation | 54 m / 177 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 17.9872, -66.0254 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Palmas to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Arroyo.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista | Arroyo | W | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Arroyo | Arroyo | SW | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Yaurel | Arroyo | NW | 6 km | 3 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Arroyo, the home state of Palmas, along with each city's aerial distance from the state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo | 17.9658° N | -66.0613° W | 7 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Buena Vista | 17.9964° N | -66.0518° W | 51 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Yaurel | 18.0269° N | -66.0571° W | 221 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
José Aponte de la Torre Airport IATA: NRR 50 km (31 mi) from Palmas |
The exact GPS location of Palmas gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Arroyo. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Arroyo state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Palmas are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Palmas lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Puerto Rico map
Palmas sits within Arroyo, Puerto Rico, in the North America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Palmas for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Arroyo. › Browse every city in Arroyo
Coordinates for Palmas in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Puerto Rico. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Palmas are latitude 17.9872° and longitude -66.0254°. In directional format: 17.9872° N, 66.0254° W. These coordinates mark the center of Palmas in Arroyo and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Palmas is a city in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, on the continent of North America. It falls within Palmas Barrio. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Palmas sits at: Latitude 17° 59' 14" N and Longitude 66° 1' 32" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Palmas has a population of approximately 2,829 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Arroyo.
The interactive satellite map of Palmas is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 17.9872, -66.0254 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Palmas in Arroyo. For broader context, explore the Arroyo state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Palmas is José Aponte de la Torre Airport (NRR), roughly 50 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Palmas sits at an elevation of approximately 54 meters (177 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Arroyo.
The closest cities to Palmas include Buena Vista, Arroyo, Yaurel. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Palmas, sunrise is at 06:05 AM and sunset is at 06:52 PM, giving a day length of 12h 47m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Palmas's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Palmas is approximately 2,002 km (1,244 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 6,991 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Palmas — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Dampier, Australia, roughly 414 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Palmas is approximately 54 km (34 mi) N of San Juan, the national capital of Puerto Rico, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.